Question 1

The nurse asks you to assist with suctioning.You need to

Accepted Answer

A) Know what the nurse expects of you 
B) Clear the catheter with water or saline 
C) Apply suction after inserting the catheter 
D) Pass the catheter no more than 3 times 
A) Know what the nurse expects of you 
B) Clear the catheter with water or saline 
C) Apply suction after inserting the catheter 
D) Pass the catheter no more than 3 times

Question 2

Which statement about tracheostomies is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) The nurse removes the inner and outer cannulas for cleaning. 
B) When the ties are removed,the outer cannula is held in place. 
C) For an adult,a finger should slide under the ties or collar. 
D) Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard are followed during tracheostomy care. 
A) The nurse removes the inner and outer cannulas for cleaning. 
B) When the ties are removed,the outer cannula is held in place. 
C) For an adult,a finger should slide under the ties or collar. 
D) Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard are followed during tracheostomy care.

Question 3

A resident has a permanent tracheostomy.The person wants to go outside.Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) People with tracheostomies cannot go outside. 
B) The person cannot go outside alone. 
C) The person needs to wear a scarf or blouse that will cover the stoma. 
D) The person needs to take an Ambu bag with her. 
A) People with tracheostomies cannot go outside. 
B) The person cannot go outside alone. 
C) The person needs to wear a scarf or blouse that will cover the stoma. 
D) The person needs to take an Ambu bag with her.

Question 4

For infants and children,the suction cycle is limited to

Accepted Answer

A) 3 seconds 
B) 5 seconds 
C) 10 seconds 
D) 15 seconds 
A) 3 seconds 
B) 5 seconds 
C) 10 seconds 
D) 15 seconds

Question 5

You observe bright red drainage from a patient's chest tubes.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Suction the person. 
B) Tell the nurse at once. 
C) Call the doctor. 
D) Ask the person to deep breathe and cough. 
A) Suction the person. 
B) Tell the nurse at once. 
C) Call the doctor. 
D) Ask the person to deep breathe and cough.

Question 6

A resident has a permanent tracheostomy.The person wants to take a shower.Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) People with tracheostomies cannot shower.They have tub or bed baths. 
B) A shower guard is used and a hand-held nozzle is used to direct water away from the stoma. 
C) The person needs to cover the stoma with plastic or leather. 
D) Only the person's lower body is washed. 
A) People with tracheostomies cannot shower.They have tub or bed baths. 
B) A shower guard is used and a hand-held nozzle is used to direct water away from the stoma. 
C) The person needs to cover the stoma with plastic or leather. 
D) Only the person's lower body is washed.

Question 7

If not done correctly,suctioning can cause serious harm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A patient has chest tubes.You are assisting the nurse with the person's care.You need to do the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Turn and re-position the person according to the care plan 
B) Assist with incentive spirometry as directed 
C) Assist with deep breathing and coughing as directed 
D) Empty the bottles at the end of your shift 
A) Turn and re-position the person according to the care plan 
B) Assist with incentive spirometry as directed 
C) Assist with deep breathing and coughing as directed 
D) Empty the bottles at the end of your shift

Question 9

A suction cycle for an adult lasts

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10 seconds 
B) 10 to 15 seconds 
C) 15 to 20 seconds 
D) 20 to 30 seconds 
A) 5 to 10 seconds 
B) 10 to 15 seconds 
C) 15 to 20 seconds 
D) 20 to 30 seconds

Question 10

Suctioning is done when

Accepted Answer

A) The person can cough up secretions 
B) A sputum specimen is needed 
C) Secretions are excessive 
D) The person is very ill 
A) The person can cough up secretions 
B) A sputum specimen is needed 
C) Secretions are excessive 
D) The person is very ill

Question 11

A person's chest tube comes out.Which action is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Call for help. 
B) Try to re-insert it. 
C) Cover the insertion site with sterile petrolatum gauze. 
D) Stay with the person. 
A) Call for help. 
B) Try to re-insert it. 
C) Cover the insertion site with sterile petrolatum gauze. 
D) Stay with the person.

Question 12

A person's artificial airway came out.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Re-insert the airway. 
B) Call for the nurse at once. 
C) Ask the person to put it back in. 
D) Give oxygen. 
A) Re-insert the airway. 
B) Call for the nurse at once. 
C) Ask the person to put it back in. 
D) Give oxygen.

Question 13

The process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid is

Accepted Answer

A) Hemoptysis 
B) Sputum 
C) Suction 
D) Secretions 
A) Hemoptysis 
B) Sputum 
C) Suction 
D) Secretions

Question 14

The nurse asks you to assist with suctioning.Before assisting,you need to review the procedure with the nurse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person needs suctioning.The nurse is very busy with a family member.You are told to suction the person.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Refuse the task and explain why. 
B) Perform the task as directed. 
C) Ask the nurse to show you how to complete the task. 
D) Ask someone else to do it. 
A) Refuse the task and explain why. 
B) Perform the task as directed. 
C) Ask the nurse to show you how to complete the task. 
D) Ask someone else to do it.

Question 16

What is kept at the bedside in case a chest tube comes out?

Accepted Answer

A) An artificial airway 
B) A suction catheter 
C) An Ambu bag 
D) Sterile petrolatum gauze 
A) An artificial airway 
B) A suction catheter 
C) An Ambu bag 
D) Sterile petrolatum gauze

Exam 37: Respiratory Support and Therapies

The nurse asks you to assist with suctioning.You need to

Which statement about tracheostomies is incorrect?

A resident has a permanent tracheostomy.The person wants to go outside.Which is correct?

For infants and children,the suction cycle is limited to

You observe bright red drainage from a patient's chest tubes.What should you do?

A resident has a permanent tracheostomy.The person wants to take a shower.Which is correct?

If not done correctly,suctioning can cause serious harm.

A patient has chest tubes.You are assisting the nurse with the person's care.You need to do the following except

A suction cycle for an adult lasts

Suctioning is done when

A person's chest tube comes out.Which action is incorrect?

A person's artificial airway came out.What should you do?

The process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid is

The nurse asks you to assist with suctioning.Before assisting,you need to review the procedure with the nurse.

A person needs suctioning.The nurse is very busy with a family member.You are told to suction the person.What should you do?

What is kept at the bedside in case a chest tube comes out?

Introduction to Health Care Agencies

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Ethics and Laws

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Care of the Older Person

Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safety Moving and Transferring the Person

The Persons Unit

Bedmaking

Personal Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Measuring Vital Signs

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Comfort,rest,and Sleep

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Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

The Person Having Surgery

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Heat and Cold Applications

Oxygen Needs

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